1st Edition

Jacques Lacan Critical Evaluations in Cultural Theory

Edited By Slavoj Zizek
1392 Pages
by Routledge

Jacques Lacan (1901-1980) is undoubtedly the central figure of psychoanalysis in the second half of the 20th century. He not only revolutionized the psychoanalytic practice, but in his 'return to Freud', he also deployed a global reinterpretation of the entire structural linguistics and semiotics. The influence of Lacan's work is widespread. It gave rise to passionate discussions not only in... Read more
Volume I: Psychoanalytic Theory and Practice, Volume II Philosophy, Volume III Society, Politics, Ideology, Volume IV Culture

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